Shaving kit



Patented Jan. 25, 1927.

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FRANKLIN E. CRANDALL AND ARTHUR S. VOGEL, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

SHAVING KIT.

Application filed January The resent invention relates to improvements in shaving kits, an object of the invention being to provide a device of this character in which the necessary implements for shaving are snugly packed in a relatively small container which may be conveniently and inconspicuously carried in the pocket of a user.

A further object of the invention is to provide a novel type of container for the shaving implements so constructed that a tube of shaving cream and a conventional type of razor may be packaged together in a minimum amount of space.

A further object of theinvention is to so modify the standard razor construction that a razor may be stored in considerable less space than is possible with the present form of razor.

Further objects of the invention are to provide a shaving kit of simple practical construction, which will be rugged, durable and convenient in use, and which may be manufactured with comparative economy.

With the above noted and other objects in view, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts, as will be more fully hereinafter set forth and pointed out in the claims. The invention may be more fully understood from the following description in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein- Fig. 1 is a view in front elevation of a shaving kit embodying the present invention.

Fig. 2 is an edge view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view through Fig. 1 exposing the contents of the 49 case.

Fig. 4 is a top plan View of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a sectional detail on the line 66 of Fig. 1.

The shaving kit includes a main casing 10 adapted to form a compartment for a razor, the casing 10 being of general oval shape in cross section, and open at its upper end. Associated with the casing is a cylindrical cap element 11 formed with a depending apron portion 12 which is circular at the top where it joins the cap, and of oval shape at its lower end where it joins the casing. An inwardly offset depending flange 15' integral with the apron 12 de-- 14, 1926. Serial No. 81,267.

fines an external shoulder 1st adapted to abut the upper edge of casing 10 when the flange 13 has been fitted into the upper open end of the casing.

Preferably some means is provided for detachably locking the cap to the casing. This means may conveniently include a fiat spring 15 riveted at 16 or otherwise suitably secured at its lower end to the inside of the casing 10. The free end of the spring carries a locking stud 17 adapted to enter aligned openings 18 in the casing 10 and flange 13. Intermediate its ends the spring 15 carries an operating knob or extension 19 accommodated in an opening 20 in the casing wall. As this knob is manually forced inwardly, the locking tit 17 will be retracted from the openings 18 to permit the ready removal of the cap 11. 75

For convenience in carrying the kit in the pocketof a user, the cap may be provided with a spring clip 21 of any conventional or convenient construction, and when the device is carried in the pocket of a user, the cylindrical cap will simulate the appearance of a fountain pen.

The cap is adapted to snugly accommodate a tube of shaving cream indicated by the reference character 22. Inasmuch as no brush is packed with the kit, this cream is preferably of the kind which may be applied without a brush. The laterally flaring apron 12 accommodates the enlarged lower end 23 of the paste tube 22, and the razor is packed in the casing 10 below the tube. The apron also provides room for the rolled end of the tube when the contents in the tube have been partially dispensed.

One feature of the invention is the unique construction of the razor-handle and the novel method by which the razor may be assembled for purposes of storage in the easing. As best seen in Fig. 5, the razor illustrated is of the Gillette type, including a backing plate 2%, blaoe 25, guard plate 26 and handle element 27. he backing plate carries the usual studs 28 entering the usual recesses in the blade and guard plate. To minimize the space required for storing the razor when the handle is detached, we preferably construct the razor handle so that it partially or entirely accommodates the studs 28. This handle if desired, may be longitudinally grooved to accomplish this result, but we prefer to drill a spaced series of transverse pockets or holes 29 in the razor handle which receive the studs 28, whereby when the device is assembled, as in Figs. 3 and 5, the handle will rest against the guard plate 26. By virtue of this construction, the space required for the reception of the razor in knocked down condition, is materially minimized, and as indicated by Fig. 2, the shorterdiameter of the casing 10 is equal to the diameter oi the cylindrical cap 11, whereby a small flat package is provided.

The paste tube 22 when completely filled with paste is adapted to snugly fit within the cap 11, and be frictionally held therein as in Fig. 3. When part of the contents of the tube have been dispensed, the tube will no longer fit the cap, and will rest upon the upper end of the razor handle.

From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that we have provided a device which adequately fulfills the objects of the present invention. Obviously numerous changes and alterations might be made in the general form and arrangement of parts described Without departing tromthe invention. Hence we do not wish to limit ourselves to the details set forth, but shall consider ourselves at liberty to make such changes and alterations as fairly fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

We claim:

1. A container of the class described, including a casing open at its upper end and approximately oval in cross section, a cylindrical cap, of diameter substantially the same as the minimum diameter of the casing, and a depending apron portion carried by the cap and fitting within the casing,

the lower end of said apron portion being inwardly offset to define an annular shoulder seating on the upper end of the casing, and means for locking the cap to the casing, including a spring finger secured to the inside of the casing, and a tit on the finger entering aligned openings in the cap and casing.

2. A container of the class described, including a casing open at its upper end and approximately oval in cross section, a cylindrical cap, of diameter substantially the same as the minimum diameter of the casing, and a depending apron portion carried by the cap and fitting within the casing, the lower end of said apron portion being inwardly offset to define an annular shoulder seating on the upper end of the casing, and means for locking the cap to. the casing, including a spring finger secured to the inside of the casing, and a tit on the finger entering aligned openings in the cap and casing, an operating extension at the intermediate portion of the finger, projecting tl ough the wall of the casing. 7

3. A package of the class described including a container of cylindrical cross sectional shape adapted to receive a three piece detachable razor having an apertured clamping piece when the latter is in dis assembled condition, a cap fitting the casing and including a cylindrical extension adapted to receive a tube of shaving cream, and means for retaining the razor handle in such a position that the shaving cream will gravitationally rest on the end of the handle.

FRANKLIN E. GlEtANDAL'L. ARTHUR S. VOGEL. 

